Month: March 2016

Panzanella or panmolle is a Tuscan salad of bread and tomatoes that’s popular in the summer. It includes chunks of soaked stale bread and tomatoes, sometimes also onions and basil, dressed with olive oil and vinegar. The most important things in this salad are the bread and the tomatoes. These are your stars. You are … More Shrimp Panzanella

You guys, I love a good stuffed pepper. Who’s with me? I’ll take any kind of pepper stuffed with yummy goodness, but, make it a pepper with some heat and I am in heaven. Poblanos are a mild chili but, they have just enough heat not to be bland. They are often used in the … More Mexican Chicken Stuffed Poblanos

I know I know, bread isn’t super light. But, it’s all about balance. Sometimes you just need a really good piece of bread. If you’re going to splurge and make a loaf, I REALLY hope you’ll make this one. I can’t even put into words how amazing this bread is. It’s cheesy and it has … More Garlic Cheddar Beer Cheese Bread

If you’re ever in the mood for a juicy, sloppy sandwich this one is the winner. There is just the right amount of acidic tang and the fact that it cooks all day in the crockpot gives the dish a deep comforting flavor. Whatever you do, don’t skip the Giardiniera. It is the piece that really … More Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Creamy soups ya’ll. Why do we love them so much when they are sooooo bad for us? They are full of fat, calories, and very few nutritionally redeeming ingredients. But, darn it if we don’t want to order the loaded potato or broccoli cheese soup everywhere we go. It seriously doesn’t get much worse than … More Creamy Chicken, Mushroom, and Spinach Soup

Have you ever had falafel? What? Why not? Ok maybe you have. But, this falafel is so refreshing. It tastes so green, fresh, and delicious. When I saw the gorgeous green color of these beautiful patties on Gimme Some Oven, I knew I had to make them. This particular version of falafel has tons of … More Green Falafel

Ya know….Alan and I love to “hate” Guy Fieri. This guy seems like such a massive tool. Yet we enjoy his shows. You’ve got to hand it to him, his shows have great concepts. And, one of our favorites is Diners, Drive-In’s and Dives. Despite our issue with the fact that he hardly ever visits … More Sweet Thai Chili Tofu Tacos

I love recipes that take a classic and make it new and fresh again. When I saw this recipe on I Don’t Go To The Gym, I knew I wanted to give it a try. Chicken Parm can be a pretty heavy dish. It is breaded, usually pan fried, and then topped with cheese. Yikes! … More Skinny Spinach Chicken Parmesan

I have an Aerogarden in my kitchen that grows herbs. I love my little herb garden. I always have fresh flavors to add to my meals and they smell wonderful. I’m a paranoid little creature so whenever we go on vacation for more than a couple of days, I like to unplug it. I don’t … More Rigatoni with Shrimp and Light Pesto